Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Superbook – accessory in the form of a laptop for a smartphone with Android for $ 99 – iXBT.com

The idea of ​​the conversion of a smartphone in a more comfortable workstation is not new. In 2011 I saw the light of the smartphone Motorola Atrix 2 with a docking station that turns it into a 10-inch netbook. In 2012, he was released Asus PadFone, HP Elite x3 is expected in September this year.

In the near future will start on Kickstarter to raise funds for the release of an accessory Superbook, which can be used with smartphones running the Android operating system. The developers claim that Superbook will support the majority of modern smartphones, equipped with connectors micro-USB or USB-C.

Display size Superbook is 11.6 inches (resolution is not reported), built-in battery capacity is enough for 8 hours of work. In addition, you can use any charging accessory connected smartphone.

In addition to the keyboard Superbook offers a touchpad with support for multiple touches simultaneously. To work in the laptop mode, you will need to download the app and join Andromium OS smartphone with Superbook cable.

According to the developers, Andromium Superbook and allow to run Chrome, Gmail, Microsoft Office, Facebook and millions of other applications submitted to Google Play function. Also Superbook enables you to work with several windows at the same time.

At the stage of receiving pre-orders Superbook will be available for $ 99.